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November 2021

November 5

Donating to charity not about death but your life

November 5, 2021

For the Will Power campaign, tiny percentages add up to big numbers.

Pope Francis names religious sister secretary-general of Vatican City State governing office

November 5, 2021

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis has appointed Sister Raffaella Petrini, an Italian member of the U.S.-based Franciscan Sisters of the Eucharist, to be secretary-general of the office governing Vatican City State.

Consult professionals to ease complexities

November 5, 2021

As individuals, we progress through one life stage to the next, incurring life experiences that can add layers of complexity to our personal situation that often impact our future goals and final intentions.

Teacher awaits ‘miraculous’ life-saving gift

November 5, 2021

Since being diagnosed with a kidney disorder almost two decades ago at age 14, Vanessa Bailey’s life has never been the same.

November 6

Art project unmasks students’ talents

November 6, 2021

Hundreds of student-designed masks, photos, drawings and poems were on display through a series of digital projections across Toronto in late October to celebrate art and building community in a time of COVID-19.

Legacy Circle thanks donors in advance for gift

November 6, 2021

The Legacy Circle is not an exclusive club, or at least it shouldn’t be. All ShareLife executive director Arthur Peters had to do to get in was write his parish and ShareLife into his Will, then inform the archdiocese.

Pandemic takes toll on charitable giving

November 6, 2021

Fewer donors, less money, more demands. Charities of all kinds are caught in a pandemic-powered vice that can only be cured with more giving.

Peter Stockland: Money talks in climate debate

November 6, 2021

Granted, there is something beyond the borderline of zany in a journalist urging theologians to look to economics for reform of human behaviour.

Your stewardship journey continues with your Will

November 6, 2021

When your earthly pilgrimage comes to an end, how would you like to be remembered in your community of faith?

November 7

Royal Canadian Legion committed to remembering the fallen, not glorifying war

November 7, 2021

There may be glory in what was accomplished on the battlefields that preserved the way of life we hold so dear today, and for those who made it happen, but make no mistake — there is no glory in war.

God's Word on Sunday: The faithful will be rewarded

November 7, 2021

33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Nov. 14 (Year B) Daniel 12:1-3; Psalm 16; Hebrews 10:11-14, 18; Mark 13:24-32 How do people respond when they feel that God is absent or has deserted them? Many give in to cynicism, despair and loss of faith and purpose, while others find new purpose and meaning.

Couple ‘blessed’ by work with missions

November 7, 2021

It all began with a Sunday sermon by their soon-to-be good friend Fr. Jim Bleakney.

For 25 years, Shepherds’ Trust a ‘blessing’

November 7, 2021

It was hard for even Fr. Alphonsus Bernard’s close associates to believe he had reached the age of retirement.

Tax relief for transfer of family businesses

November 7, 2021

Given the large number of aging baby boomers, the next 10 years will see a dramatic increase in intergenerational transfer of wealth. Many business owners have worked their entire lives and have a significant portion of their net worth tied up in these businesses.

November 8

Avoid creating tax burden in estate plan

November 8, 2021

When you start considering who should inherit various parts of your estate and other assets, think about the most tax-effective solutions that avoid creating tax burden for your beneficiaries.

French bishops set out new reforms in wake of abuse report

November 8, 2021

LOURDES, France -- France's Catholic bishops have unveiled new measures to counter sexual abuse by clergy after an October report by an independent commission estimated more than 330,000 children had been abused since the 1950s.

November 9

Pope Francis condemns attack on Iraqi prime minister's residence

November 9, 2021

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis condemned a drone attack on the Iraqi prime minister's residence as a "vile act of terrorism" and expressed his hope that all people in the country would pursue peace through dialogue.

November 10

Salesians arrested amid Ethiopian violence

November 10, 2021

NAIROBI, Kenya -- Ethiopian government forces raided a centre run by the Salesians of Don Bosco in Addis Ababa Nov. 5 and arrested 17 people, including priests, religious brothers and employees.

Speaking Out: Catechism lessons begin at home

November 10, 2021

Monkey see, monkey do. It is an idiom simply meaning children will learn their behaviour by copying what they see happening around them.

Bible podcast tops the Apple charts

November 10, 2021

The Bible in a Year (BIAY) podcast launched by Catholic priest Fr. Mike Schmitz and biblical scholar Jeff Cavins has emerged as a religious media phenomenon among North American audiences.